Roasted Prime Rib Cooked All Grades Trimmed to 1/8" Fat Separable Lean and Fat Small End (Ribs 10-12) Rib Beef

Beef, Rib, Small End (Ribs 10-12), Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 1/8" Fat, All Grades, Cooked, Roasted [Prime Rib] has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 22.54 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is high. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Beef, Rib, Small End (Ribs 10-12), Separable Lean and Fat, Trimmed to 1/8" Fat, All Grades, Cooked, Roasted [Prime Rib] has been given a composite ranking of 21, and sparingly.